korean skincare 🇰🇷
for anyone looking to find new products that really work, Korean beauty is WAY ahead of the game. this list includes some of the most highly-rated Korean products to narrow down your routine to the best K-beauty skincare trends <3
cleansers
super deep, effective cleansers that won't strip your skin barrier
i use this amazing cleanser to double cleanse, but you need to make sure that you're doing it right! otherwise, you will get the opposite results.
start by massaging the oil cleanser for about a minute on completely dry skin, then add water and emulsify for another minute before rinsing it off. while your face is still wet, wash your face like usual with a water-based cleanser. (cetaphil is my ...
start by massaging the oil cleanser for about a minute on completely dry skin, then add water and emulsify for another minute before rinsing it off. while your face is still wet, wash your face like usual with a water-based cleanser. (cetaphil is my ...
ANUA Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil, personal fav for deep cleaning those pores
ma:nyo Pure Facial Cleansing Oil, similar to the ANUA cleansing oil and also works great as a makeup remover
ANUA Heartleaf Pore Deep Cleansing Foam, exfoliating cleanser for a deep clean
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam, low pH and mild, soothing formula for a super effective clean without stripping skin
mild version of the normal anua pore cleansing formula! safer for acne prone and sensitive skin
toners
calms and preps skin after cleansing for serums and/or moisturizer
ANUA Heartleaf 77% Toner, smooths and soothes redness
ANUA Heartleaf 77% Toner Pads for extra exfoliation
COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner, soothes skin and boosts moisture
numbuzin No.3 Super Glowing Essence Toner, improves skin tone and texture
I'm From Rice Toner, improves hydration
APRILSKIN Artemisia Rice Toner, calms and moisturizes all skin types
numbuzin No.1 Pure-Full Calming Herb Toner, calming low pH toner for irritation and acne
COSEX AHA/BHA Treatment Toner, exfoliating and clears pores
TIRTIR Milk Skin Toner, fights acne and dryness and will give you that glass skin look
serums and essences
more concentrated ingredients for specific skin issues
Beauty of Joseon rice glow serum, helps to reduce dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and acne scars
ANUA Peach 70% Niacinamide Serum, brightening serum to reduce uneven skintone and hyperpigmentation
mixsoon Bean Essence, gently exfoliates with deep moisturization for glass skin
ANUA Heartleaf 80% Soothing Ampoule, soothes skin for a glowy complexion
numbuzin No.6 Deep Sleep Mask Serum, long-lasting hydration especially for dry skin. targets dull, dehydrated, loose skin
TIRTIR SOS Hydrating Polyglutamic Acid Serum, helps to achieve plump, glowing, super moisturized skin, plus anti-aging properties
numbuzin No.3 Skin Softening Serum, targets rough, textured, aging skin
numbuzin No.4 Collagen 73% Pudding Serum, anti-aging collagen serum to boost elasticity and firmness, improves wrinkles
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule Facial Serum, fights acne and sensitivity
moisturizers
lock in moisture all day and repair skin barrier
Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream Moisturizer, keeps your skin dewy and moisturized all day
ETUDE SoonJung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream, perfect for hydrating sensitive and acne-prone skin
AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Cream, strong hydration for very dry skin
ANUA Heartleaf 70 Intense Calming Cream, repairs damaged skin barrier, super calming and anti-inflammatory
this moisturizer is honestly perfect. the texture surprised me because it sort of feels like a gel but i fell in love with it! its formula is very powerful when it comes to barrier repair and it has no pore clogging ingredients. trust me you will GLO...
sunscreen
sun protection is easily the most essential thing you need in your routine (besides cleanser and moisturizer of course)
ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Sunscreen, also doubles as a moisturizer and brightens skin tone
SKIN1004 Hyalu-CICA Water-fit Sun Serum, chemical sunscreen with super lightweight feel and no white cast
IUNIK Centella Calming Moisture Daily Sunscreen, moisturizing, no white cast and non-greasy
hands down the best sunscreen i have ever laid my eyes on. it's super lightweight and literally melts into the skin. no whitecast whatsoever, no weird smell, acne safe/noncomedogenic, nongreasy but glowy finish, and the list goes on. i would say it's...